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  • Momsage - In Reply - 2 months ago
    Hi Jema: I know I'm a bit late replying to this but I just now read the whole thread of what happened and I am so glad you and GiGi and Giannis are good to go with each other and I'm sorry my reaction was so strong and I caused trouble. I'm trying not to do that again. I am back to discussing the Sabbath with Giannis again, unless he doesn't want to then I won't. The only reason I continue to discuss the Sabbath is because (I'm not insulting Giannis, only stating my perception of these discussions and why I'm hanging on like a Pitbull LOL.) I don't feel like he has responded to my questions about why he believes that the breaking of bread can only mean the weekly service of the Early Church - that there can be no other possible interpretation. All his beliefs in the Early Church abandoning the Sabbath for Sunday worship are based on the breaking of bread premise that it had to only mean that it refers to the weekly meeting of the Early Church. Some scriptures do state that the Church met on the first day of the week, Sunday but that could just simply mean the church met on Sunday at different times other then on the Sabbath just as churches meet on different days today. For example, John 20:19 (the Church gathered together on the first day of the week because they were afraid of the Jews, not because it was time for church.) Giannis also used historical writings to back up his belief that the Early Church stopped worshipping on the Sabbath and I couldn't agree to that. (Giannis if you read this post, please don't think I am talking behind your back. I would never do that I am just trying to explain why I haven't given up on the Sabbath.) He asked me to provide scripture that validated they didn't give up on the Sabbath and I gave him a lot but he just wouldn't accept them with no real response why. All you have to do read these few and you can see that the Early church was keeping the Sabbath holy.. Acts 17:2, Acts 13:14, Acts 15:21, Acts 18:4. God Bless :)
  • Momsage - In Reply - 2 months ago
    Genesis 2: 2-3 Exodus 30: 8-11 Mark 2:27-28 Mark 4:16 Acts 13: 14-15, 27, 42-44, Acts 15:21

    Acts 16:13, Acts 17:2 Acts 18:4

    "Protestants do not realize that by observing Sunday they accept the authority of the Spokesperson, the Pope." ( Our Sunday Visitor February 5, 1950.)
  • Chris - In Reply - 2 months ago
    Hi Momsage. You asked for "biblical proof that the early church worshiped on the first day of the week". The verses already given, I admit, don't specifically show that day to be Sunday. But was wondering, are there any verses that show the the early Church worshiped on the Sabbath? I know that the Apostle Paul frequently went to the synagogue on the Sabbath ( Acts 13:14, Acts 18:4), but clearly that wasn't to celebrate the day with the Church, but to minister to the Jews. I just can't think of an occasion where it stated that the Church met on the Sabbath for worship, in spite of 'Jeremy Taylor' stating that they did (without Scriptural references given).
  • Frankie J - In Reply - 7 months ago
    Hi Gigi

    According to

    Luke 6:45 you can !

    What David has stated directly contradicts God's words, denies the Truth, makes God a liar. it's dishonor God, insults His Person & slanders His integrity. I recall you speaking somewhat of this to Spencer, What about our God

    You don't call this hardness of heart? Speaking such things before a holy & pure God, as this is what God means, interpreting God's words, When God has given us Light & has not left us in the dark in such matters, 2Cor 2:10-13

    Isaiah 1:27

    Gigi, in truth, what I spoken is a token, a extension of God grace, mercy & love Him

    Grace reveal God's judgments upon all ungodliness & righteousness that leads us to godliness, convicting of one & teaching the other.

    John 16:8

    Psalms 89:14 & if he would receive it as such, he would see God's face in repentance, not to be repented of.



    In love for his eternal welfare & his calling of God in this life, I've waited on the Lord for instructions & so I spoke, as of now, I'm clear of this man's blood Acts 18:6 & if I'm clear in my conscience before God, no mortal can condemn me for it, & if not

    Concerning our conversation continuing as being unfruitful, that will depend on our love for the Truth,

    I know where I stand.

    in love & truth
  • Jesse - 7 months ago
    INTRODUCTION TO HEBREWS (Part 5):

    Apollos:

    Right now, Apollos is the most popular theory. The more they study the texts, the more Apollos stands out. Apollos was one of those who passed through Corinth. And Pricilla and Aquila heard him preach. He was very eloquent in his preaching.

    But he wasn't complete in his knowledge and understanding of Christ, so they took him aside and taught him about Christ more accurately. Well, because of the eloquence of the Greek style of Hebrews, and the organization of the letter to the Hebrews, many believe Apollos wrote it.

    In Acts 18:24-28, this tells us he was a Jewish Christian from Alexandria. So, he knows about the Jewish rituals and ceremonies, and he's from Alexandria, and many theorize that the letter was written from Alexandria.

    Another indication that Apollos might have written it, is that the Old Testament quotes in Hebrews are taken from the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Hebrew Old Testament.

    So, no quotations and references to the Hebrew text, but actually to the Old Testament text from the Septuagint. Jesus Himself quoted from the Septuagint, so it should at least be taken into consideration.
  • Jesse - 7 months ago
    INTRODUCTION TO 2 THESSALONIANS (Part 2):

    After Silvanus and Timothy returned, Paul wrote the first letter to the Thessalonians based on Timothy's good report. ( Acts 18:5) Paul then wrote the second letter to the Thessalonians after the courier that took the first letter returned and reported to Paul the new problems in Thessalonica.

    IV. THE HISTORY OF THE CITY OF THESSALONICA:

    Thessalonica was 50 miles west of Philippi and 100 miles north of Athens. It was the chief city of Macedonia and was a Roman Colony. The population of Thessalonica in Paul's day was 200,000 people. The city was first named Therma because of the hot springs in the area. In 316 B.C. Cassander made Therma his home base. He renamed the city Thessalonike in memory of his wife. Today it is called Salonika.

    V. DATE OF THE LETTER:

    Galatians was Paul's first letter written around 49-50 A.D. I Thessalonians was Paul's second letter written around 51 A.D. from Corinth. II Thessalonians was Paul's third letter written around 51-52 A.D. from Corinth. The date is certain because of historical writings found in archaeological discoveries that state that Gallio served as deputy of Achaia between 51-52 A.D.

    ( Acts 18:12-17).

    VI. THE DOCTRINAL THEMES OF I & II THESSALONIANS:

    I Thessalonians is the Instruction of Paul on the Rapture of the Church

    II Thessalonians is the Instruction of Paul on the Second Coming of Christ

    VII. SECTION OUTLINE OF THE BOOK OF II THESSALONIANS:

    Chapter 1: The Introduction: Comfort to the Thessalonians

    Chapter 2: The Instruction: Concerning the Day of the Lord. That is the biblical term for the tribulation period, right before the second coming of Christ.
  • Jesse - 7 months ago
    INTRODUCTION TO 2 THESSALONIANS (Part 1):

    We find in 2 Thessalonians that Paul's going to say that if anybody comes to you, whether it's through a spirit, making reference to somebody giving "personal revelation," by a spirit! Or whether it's through a letter, and 2 Thessalonians was written because a false letter was being circulated by false teachers that had Paul's name on it.

    So, he says even if it's through a letter, or through a spirit, and it counters and contradicts what we're saying, it's false! Of course, how would the Christians in Thessalonica know that some of the things went against what Paul taught? And that's why he hurried and turned around and wrote a second letter to the Christians in Thessalonica.

    I. ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

    Paul and his companions Silvanus and Timothy ( II Thessalonians 1:1; 3:17). Paul's inscription is on all thirteen of his letters.

    II. TO WHOM IT WAS WRITTEN:

    To the believers in Thessalonica who were made up of mostly Gentiles, but some Jews believed also (Acts17:4).

    III. THE HISTORY OF THE CHURCH IN THESSALONICA:

    Paul evangelized the area of Philippi, Thessalonica, and Berea during his Second Missionary journey along with Silvanus and Timothy ( Acts 17:1-9).

    Paul ministered in Thessalonica for at least three weeks ( Acts 17:2).

    Unbelieving Jews stirred up the unbelieving Gentiles against Paul ( Acts 17:5-9).

    Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy left Thessalonica and went on to Berea ( Acts 17:10).

    Hostile Thessalonian Jews followed Paul to Berea and stirred up the people against Paul ( Acts 17:13).

    Paul left Silvanus and Timothy in Berea while he went on to Athens ( Acts 17:14).

    Paul sent for Silvanus and Timothy to join him in Athens ( Acts 17:15).

    From Athens, Paul sent Timothy back to Thessalonica to check on the welfare of the believers there ( I Thessalonians 3:1-2).

    Paul also sent Silvanus back to Philippi while he went on to Corinth ( Acts 18:1).

    Silvanus and Timothy rejoin Paul in Corinth ( Acts 18:5).
  • Jesse - 7 months ago
    INTRODUCTION TO 1 THESSALONIANS (Part 2):

    IV. THE HISTORY OF THE CITY OF THESSALONICA:

    Thessalonica was 50 miles west of Philippi and 100 miles north of Athens. Thessalonica was the chief city of Macedonia and a Roman Colony. The population in Paul's day was 200,000 people. The city was first named Therma because of the hot springs in the area.

    In 316 B.C., Cassander, one of the Generals of Alexander the Great, when he did pass away, his kingdom was divided up amongst his commanders. Cassander made Therma his home base. He renamed the city Thessalonike in memory of his wife. Today it is called Salonika.

    V. DATE OF THE LETTER:

    Galatians was Paul's first letter written around 49-50 A.D. I Thessalonians was Paul's second canonical letter written around 51 A.D. from Corinth. The date is certain because of historical writings found in archaeological discoveries that state that Gallio served as deputy of Achaia between 51-52 A.D. ( Acts 18:12-17).

    VI. THE THEMES OF I THESSALONIANS:

    There are two themes that are found in Thessalonians. This is what is call an eschatological letter. ESKATOS means last days.

    We study the rapture of the church in 1 Thessalonians, and the second coming of Christ in 2 Thessalonians. He's dealing with last days issues.

    VII. SECTION OUTLINE OF THE BOOK OF I THESSALONIANS:

    CHAPTERS 1-3 - The Inspiration of the Church in Thessalonica. Paul uses them as an example to all the other churches on how to follow Christ. Other churches were inspired by the way they were obedient to Christ.

    Chapter 1: The Testimony of the Thessalonians.

    Chapter 2: The Testimony of Paul.

    Chapter 3: The Testimony of Timothy, what he told Paul when he came back about the condition of the church there.

    CHAPTERS 4-5 - The Instruction of Paul on the Rapture of the Church.

    Chapter 4: The Testimony Concerning the Lord's Return, and that's coming from the Lord Himself.

    Chapter 5: The Testimony Concerning Believers, how believers are to live in the last days.
  • Jesse - 7 months ago
    INTRODUCTION TO 1 THESSALONIANS (Part 1):

    I. ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

    Paul and his companions Silvanus and Timothy ( I Thessalonians 1:1; 2:18). Again, Paul's inscription is on all thirteen of his letters. He personally wrote 1 Thessalonians, but he has Silvanus (and we see that he's the same as Silas in the scriptures), and then Timothy. They traveled with him during his 2nd missionary trip. And so, they are with Paul in Corinth when he is writing this letter back to the Christians in Thessalonica.

    II. TO WHOM IT WAS WRITTEN:

    To the believers in Thessalonica who were made up of mostly Gentiles, but some Jews believed also. Acts 17:4 tells us about Paul's ministry there in Thessalonica.

    III. THE HISTORY OF THE CHURCH IN THESSALONICA:

    Paul evangelized the area of Philippi, Thessalonica, and Berea during his Second Missionary journey, along with Silvanus and Timothy. That's recorded in Acts 17:1-9.

    Paul ministered in Thessalonica for at least three weeks ( Acts 17:2).

    Unbelieving Jews stirred up the unbelieving Gentiles against Paul ( Acts 17:5-9).

    Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy left Thessalonica and went on to Berea ( Acts 17:10).

    Hostile Thessalonian Jews followed Paul to Berea and stirred up the people against Paul ( Acts 17:13).

    Paul left Silvanus and Timothy in Berea while he went on to Athens ( Acts 17:14).

    Paul sent for Silvanus and Timothy to join him in Athens ( Acts 17:15).

    From Athens, Paul sent Timothy back to Thessalonica to check on the welfare of the believers there ( I Thessalonians 3:1-2).

    Paul also sent Silvanus back to Philippi while he went on to Corinth ( Acts 18:1).

    Silvanus and Timothy rejoin Paul in Corinth ( Acts 18:5).

    After Silvanus and Timothy returned, Paul wrote the first letter to the Thessalonians based on Timothy's good report ( Acts 18:5).
  • Jesse - 7 months ago
    INTRODUCTION TO EPHESIANS (Part 2):

    So, John pastored there. And like I said, Paul was there for about three years. Timothy took over after him for a year and a half, and the letters and the missionary efforts coming out from here went all the way through and the seven churches in Revelation had actually started from out of Ephesus, one of the capitals and the main encampment of Christianity.

    Right outside of Ephesus is where the tomb of Mary is supposed to be, as history tells us that Mary actually wound up in Ephesus and spent her last days there. Ephesus was the Roman capital of Asia. Ephesus was known for having one of the seven wonders of the world - the temple of Artemis (or Diana).

    Ephesus is believed to be evangelized by Priscilla and Aquila. ( Acts 18:18-19). The church in Ephesus was later established by Paul during his third missionary journey. ( Acts 19). Paul ministered there for three years. After Paul left, Timothy pastored the church for about 1 1/2 years.

    Paul wrote to Timothy in Ephesus to counter false teaching by two leaders in the church in Ephesus - Hymenaeus and Alexander ( I Timothy 1:3 and I Timothy 1:20).

    Thirty years later, Christ gave the message to Ephesus in Revelation 2:1-7. So, thirty years later, the Lord said that you have left your first love. And that was Christ's message to them!

    IV. THE THEME OF EPHESIANS:

    It presents the believer's position in Christ. The term "in Christ" is the key phrase in the letter to the Ephesians.
  • Jesse - 8 months ago
    INTRODUCTION TO 2 CORINTHIANS (Part 2):

    II: WHEN IT WAS WRITTEN:

    It was written around 56 A.D. So, it's about a year after what we know was the first letter. And it was written from somewhere in Macedonia. We don't know exactly where. Tradition says it might be Philippi, but it's somewhere in Macedonia where Paul is traveling.

    Now you should know that we have what is known as 1st and 2nd Corinthians because we only have two letters. We know that there were at least three. According to 1 Corinthians 5:9, Paul makes reference to another letter that he had sent to them, which apparently is lost.

    Some even believe that right before Paul wrote what we call 2 Corinthians that there was a third letter written, taken by Titus, and that Paul was waiting for him, and when Titus came back and gave Paul word that the people were scoffing at some of Paul's teachings, then he wrote what we call 2 Corinthians.

    But we only have two of the letters. Whether there were three or four, or more, we only have two.

    III: WHY IT WAS WRITTEN:

    First of all, about Corinth itself, Paul evangelized Corinth during his second missionary journey in Acts 18:1-18. He was there for about a year and a half. Paul wrote 1 Corinthians after being visited by some of the house of Chloe. Paul was in Ephesus.

    1 Corinthians was a letter of correction. Paul wrote 1 Corinthians to address the corruption in the church.

    The city of Corinth was so corrupt that any immoral person within the Roman Empire was called a Corinthianized person. 2 Corinthians was written about a year later than 1 Corinthians. It was written to counter false teachers that had come into Corinth.

    So not only was Paul battling with the believers of their disobedience to the truth, and their rebellion against his authority, but now false teachers had come into Corinth, and they too were attacking Paul's teaching. Paul calls them "super apostles" in Chapter 11.
  • Richard H Priday - In Reply - 9 months ago
    It appears; after looking at the KJV and another translation that Peter was simply to be used by God as a vessel to reach the Gentiles. There were individuals such as the Centurion at the crucifixion ( Mark 15:39) who truly believed; this would also be the case for the Samaritan woman at the well earlier (half Jew and half Gentile) in John 4; the Roman Centurion whose faith was great according to Christ when his daughter was healed in Luke 7:9; where Christ stated that He had hadn't seen such faith in all Israel.

    We also; of course see individuals such as Nebuchadnezzar who was converted in charge of Babylon; a pagan nation as well as individuals assimilated in such as the mixed multitude in Exodus; Ruth and Rahab; and likely Naaman the Syrian not to mention for a time the population of Nineveh; at least in momentary repentance.

    There was a time earlier when Jesus instructed the Disciples to only preach to the lost sheep of Israel ( Matt. 10:5-6). However; in the case of the woman praying for her daughter; the only other individual Jesus stated had great faith and also a Gentile went though a discourse in Matthew 15:26-27 and then her prayers were answered. This appears on the surface to be cruel; but Jesus was drawing her out; and this allowed His glory to be put on display and signifies to us for all time perseverance.

    Acts 18:6 shows a similar pattern with Paul after he had more than worn out his welcome in preaching Christ in their midst. Now; Israel will have to wait until the Lord's return for all of the cities of Israel to be reached ( Matt. 10:23). Thus; until the "fullness of the Gentiles come in" ( Romans 11:25) Israel is blind in part.

    These things are according to God's pattern; and eventually will fulfill verses such as Isaiah 56:7 when in God's Holy mount; there will be a place for prayer for all nations. Mark 11:17 shows how the Jews themselves failed in understanding their own destiny by making a marketplace in the Temple as a mockery.
  • MountHoreb - In Reply - 10 months ago
    You are replying to a comment by "Bagwill" 5 days ago:

    Where in the Bible does it say that it's okay for women to be preachers.

    MOUNTHOREB REPLY: Woman can prophecy not new info outside of the scriptures 2 Timothy 3:15-17. However, They preach what they have learned to others outside of the church or congregation. When asked a question about the bible. a woman can reply to anyone who is asking the question. even if it's a man, elder 1 Timothy 3 or someone in authority. but within the church or congregation 1 Timothy 3, a woman does not have authority over a man to speak to the whole church or Congregation 1Timothy 2:11,12,14 (unless there's no men available, if this is the case she covers her head within the congregation to PREACH 1 Corinthians 11:5;16 because of the angels in heaven) however, Outside of the building, yes a woman can teach others outside (family, neighbors etc.) Acts 2:16,17.

    Jesus allowed women to speak to him and listen. even sit at his feet and ask questions. he allowed woman to speak and listened to them. and to follow him as he preached. Luke 1:36-38; John 4:7-54; John 11:20-29; John 20:11-18; Acts 1:14; Luke 8:1-3; Luke 10:38-42; Romans 16:1-5; Acts 18:2; Acts 18:24-26;

    In marriage: Ephesians 5:21-33

    These are all the scriptures I can think of. Revelation 22:17 "Its free"
  • Giannis - In Reply - 11 months ago
    Pt 2

    Spencer.

    Lets assume your are right about people in Samaria. So how about the apostles? Weren't they born again before Pentecost? But Jesus called them clean during the last supper i.e. in John 13:10.

    When Peter preached to the Jews on Pentecost he said at the end, Acts 2:38, "..., Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.". Shall I assume that Peter said to people to just have a knowledge about Christ then get water baptised and then get born again? Hard to believe. I don't think there is any christian church of any denomination that teaches such a sequence of salvation.

    Question. What is baptism? In Colossians 2:12 says "Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.".

    Also in Romans 6:3-7, "Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: ..."

    So the baptism among other is symbolic for the burial of our old sinful man and the subsequent erection of the new man. But we bury something that is dead not alive. Baptism has to come after the death of the old man, not before.

    Lets go to that incident that Paul met those disciples in Ephessus.( Acts 18:1-7). He asks them if they received the Spirit after they believed? Strange question, isn't it? He also asumes that they were water baptised, because he asks tthem in what name they were baptised. (since they told him that they had never heard of the Holly Spirit, he wonders how come they had never heard of it since we are baprised in the name of the Father, the Son and HTE HOLLY SPIRIT). So Paul assumed in the begining that they were also w/baptised.
  • GiGi on Numbers 6 - 1 year ago
    Num. Chap. 6

    There are two sections to this chapter:

    -Regulations for those who take a Nazarite vow

    -The Aaronic Blessing

    As to the first, the Bible does not explain the origin of the Nazarite vow, but it seems to imply that it was already practiced in some way. These regulations codify the terms of such a vow.

    The one who takes the vow is not to drink wine/strong drink, or eat anything from the vines grapes.

    He was to let his hair grow long into locks and not trim or cut it as long as he is under the time-frame of the vow.

    He is not to come in contact with any dead thing, even if members of his family die.

    When the time frame for his vow comes to an end, he will go to the tent of meeting, have his hair cut, bring all of the specified animals for the burnt offering, sin offering, peace offering as designated in Leviticus Chapters 1-6. His cut hair is to be placed under all of the offerings and burned with these.

    The text does not say why someone would make such a vow. But it is probably to set himself apart for a time for the Lord.

    Samson was on who was Nazarite from birth. This vow and lifestyle afforded him exceptional strength from the Lord. He was also a judge over the Israelites. But even so, he was easily taken by foreign women (Philistines) and this weakness caused his demise, as he was seduced into telling the secret of his strength and when asleep, Delilah cut his hair and he became weak. His eyes were gouged out. But as his hair grew back, so the Lord returned to Samson great strength.

    Samuel also was dedicated for life with this vow. 1Sam.1:11

    The apostle Paul as several of his companion took a Nazarite vow also ( Acts 18) and they went to Jerusalem to the temple to fulfill the rites that were to be done at the conclusion of the time of the vow. We are not told why Paul and companions took this vow. But, if Samson's story is given as an example, it may have something to do with strengthening a person for the work God has ahead for the person.
  • Richard H Priday on Psalms 61 - 1 year ago
    Psalm 61. A story of vows.

    Verse 5 in this short Psalm indicates vows that David made; unknown as to exactly what they were. The next verse states assurance of long life which Solomon was promised in 1 Kings 3:14 IF He would remain obedient and not stray as warned in the conditions listed there as well as in 2 Chronicles 1:11 and sequential verses (without the promise of long life there). Solomon's sins probably shortened his life; however despite his lengthy reign.

    In David's case vows were given; whereas in Solomon's case I know of no such example. There are warnings; in fact in Ecclesiastes which Solomon wrote after learning some bitter life lessons where he mentions vows. ( Ecclesiastes 5:4-8). God requires it; and we are "fools" if we don't. A vow can be a one time act such as Paul in Acts 18:18; or one that is done for as long as a lifetime (such as a marriage vow). Thus; we need to be careful what we promise and have every intention to complete it. Judges 11 shows the seriousness of a poorly thought out vow (much controversy there as to the meaning; it would probably mean dedicating as a perpetual virgin to the Lord in the case of a human as opposed to an animal sacrifice). There are whole commentaries on that passage of scripture.

    In this Psalm we should focus on the eternal benefits of those who trust God. Verse 7 indicates the king will abide before God "forever"; and this would clearly foreshadow the Messiah who was to be a son of David who would finally be the one to restore the Kingdom and fulfill all the promises left undone. It would seem that David's vows were for a lifetime of some sort of service (verse 8). The continual praise certainly should accompany what we vow; that would be nice to see in marriages. The rock in verse 2 certainly would indicate Deity; and God's protection in verses 3 and 4 show our heavenly home to come and the angelic protection promised for His saints (see Psalm 91:4).
  • T. Levis - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Usually I believe the Believe states when it's wrong & when it's worship.

    Exodus 34:14, Matthew 4:10, John 4:23,24,

    Daniel 8:17,18, Daniel 10:9, Daniel 10:15-19,

    Wrongly : 1Kings 12:30, Acts 18:13, Revelation 19:10, Revelation 22:8,9,

    Hopefully these are helpful
  • T. Levis - In Reply on Psalms 136 - 1 year ago
    The time frame of the book of Acts, appears to be many years. Starting right about the time of the Resurrection of Jesus CHRIST. Please note Acts 1, Acts 2, - Acts 4:34-35, shows time passage, because those events cannot be done in one day, but over time. Acts 7, young man Saul, Acts 8,

    Acts 12 again shows process of time, note Acts 12:25, Acts 14:21-28, again Acts 15, note Acts 15:33,36, Acts 27, Acts 28:11,

    Acts 18:11,18, Acts 19:10,22, Acts 20:3, Acts 24:27, Acts 28:30

    Hopefully these are helpful
  • WOMEN MINISTERS - 1 year ago
    Deborah led Israel as a judge

    Ruth preached before the town council

    Hebrews 11:31, book of heroes

    By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace [hid them]

    Esther saved all the Jews 8:18

    Lois and Eunice. 2 Timothy 3:14-15

    Acts 18:26 - And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly.

    Acts 2:17-18 - And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your DAUGHTERS shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: (Read More...)

    Galatians 3:28 - There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

    Judges 4:4-5 - And Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, she judged Israel at that time. (Read More...)

    Romans 16:1-2 - I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea: (Read More...)

    Philippians 4:3 - And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellow laborers, whose names are in the book of life.

    2 Corinthians 6:3-5
  • Richard H Priday - In Reply on Matthew 6 - 1 year ago
    The LOVE of money is the root of all evil. ( 1 Tim. 6:10). Paul himself; in fact was a tentmaker; who encouraged others to make things with their hands ( Acts 18:3). He also apparently paid for food during his travels ( 2 Thess. 3:8). Those who used to steal were given similar admonitions to work and be productive. ( Eph. 4:28).

    There is; of course nothing wrong for those actively pursuing work in the ministry to be supported and fed ( Luke 10:7). We should be discerning as to the financial accountability of those we support; however and aware of those attracted to "filthy lucre" ( Titus 1:11). Such behavior obviously is characteristic of those "prosperity preachers" whose mouth betrays their true intentions (out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh-( Luke 6:45). Such resources as "Charity Navigator" are helpful to demonstrate what percentages of funds are used directly for ministry purposes. The church itself; as a Body should be supporting one another as the early church; at least in some ways meeting each others needs; as well as contributing financially or using their talents for proclaiming the Good News and fulfilling the Great Commission.

    We shouldn't neglect verses for laypeople to "work heartily unto the Lord."( Colossians 3:23-24). We are representing our King; much as Daniel served the king of Babylon daily during the exile ( Daniel 1:5). This was much the same pattern as with Joseph in Egypt. We are even to be faithful with "unrighteous mammon" ( Luke 16:10-11). If we can't be trusted with earthly things; how can we be trusted with heavenly treasure? There are plenty of warnings to avoid amassing large amounts of gold and silver ( Deut 17:17) which God instructed Solomon (along with many wives). Money itself; therefore is an inanimate object; but as they say if "money talks" or gets a life of it's own in our lives then it is clear that it has become an idol. Matthew 6:3 is a good read on the subject..
  • Free - In Reply on Exodus 5 - 2 years ago
    Dear "Joeyoung", I believe in that! The Word of God is alive. Start dear in the NT and Lord Jesus You give "Joeyoung" who asks You for wisdom and the Spirit of truth. Thank you Lord for planting the word in the heart of this man Lord, all for Your cause and Your glory, Lord Jesus Christ hear our cry, Amen.

    Acts 18 and John 7:17 and 1 John2:22 Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son.

    23 Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also.

    24 Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father.

    Stay blessed and dont give up He hear u, Love u in Jesus Christ
  • Free - In Reply on 2 Timothy 3 - 2 years ago
    Yes dear Gigi it is so, why dont u wright that yesterday? I was 12 years when i got my first Bible. And it was a big bok. Study i did not. But it was a good and exiting reading. I learned about Jesus and all the things He do!

    So be happy and glad. I should not have mentioned anything, becouse i do not want to disturb u at all.

    Love u all with gretings from Acts 18 Jesus is still the same.
  • Ronald Whittemore - In Reply - 2 years ago
    Amen Suze,

    The old points to the new, a shadow of things that would and will come, our savior Jesus Christ.

    The old strengthens our faith by showing us scriptures that have been fulfilled.

    Romans 16:26 But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:

    The old shows us that God keeps His promises.

    Romans 1:2 Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures.

    It shows us that Jesus is the Christ.

    Acts 18:28 For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publickly, shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ.

    Matthew 13:52 Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.

    Both are needed.

    God bless,

    RLW
  • Chris - In Reply - 2 years ago
    Hi Richard. Could you be thinking of Aquila & his wife, Priscilla ( Acts 18:2,3; Acts 18:24-26)?
  • Chris - In Reply on Acts 18 - 2 years ago
    Hello Roy. The rendering of Acts 18:5 in the KJV is a little misleading, as the two words therein, "that & was" are placed in italics. That means that the translators added those words which were not in the original; & they thought best that those extra words would give better meaning to the original text. Looking at the Greek, that verse would read (in a disjointed way to us): "When now came down from Macedonia both Silas and Timothy(;) was occupied with the word, Paul earnestly testifying to the Jews to be the Christ Jesus".

    So, it is understood that Paul was in deep earnest when he was giving out his witness of Jesus. It seems that these Jews were aware of this 'Jesus' but were in grave doubt to the authenticity of His Messiahship. And this prompted Paul's spirit to more earnestly explain & prove that this Jesus was the promised Messiah; in other words, Paul 'gave it his all' to them. However, the next verse (v6) shows that even with his further proving & maybe his entertaining their arguments, these Jews rejected what Paul was testifying. And this prompted him to essentially say that he had no more to give them, & by their rejection of Christ, their lives now stood under God's Judgement & he would go to the Gentiles, as ordained by the Lord.

    I realize that I've taken liberty in transliterating this verse, but hopefully it shows that the words "that & was" were not intended to reference an "earlier or stand alone entity", except of course, Paul's proving from the Scriptures what the Jews already knew, that the Christ was promised to come, & the One who was being expounded to them now by Paul, was He.
  • T Levis - In Reply on Acts 18 - 2 years ago
    Roy, Acts 18:28,

    1st Paul the one given credit for writing book of Acts was not around Jesus CHRIST during the days before HIS Resurrection, Acts 8, Paul was actually opposed. That might be the past tense reference, if there was any reference to that being past tense at all.

    2nd I read Acts 18:28, as a fact that Jesus was Who HE said he was, the same as: is who HE said HE is. In USA I've lived around many dialects of English = in the "deep south" Eastern coast the 1st would make perfect sense to most. English in the deeper South still has many phrases & words used in KJV like 'Breeches' However Michigan area the second way, may be understood better.

    3rd Please read the entire Books of Matthew 1, Mark 1, Luke 1, John 1, starting with 1st chapters to see who Jesus CHRIST was & is.

    4th maybe most important is the Old Testament points to Jesus being CHRIST all throughout. The same Jesus in the Books of the New Testament. For instance all throughout Psalms points to things Jesus did, & suffered, ' Prophetic fulfillment ' : Psalms 2:6-8, Psalms 8:2, Psalms 27:6, Psalms 16:10, Psalms 18:44, * Psalms 22:1,7,8,14,15,16,17,18,24,27,28,30,31,

    Zechariah 13:6, Isaiah 53,

    Hopefully that helps
  • SEARCH TIPS - In Reply on Acts 18 - 2 years ago
    Wesley's Notes for Acts 18:28

    He (Paul) spake - Privately; and taught publicly. Probably he returned to live at Alexandria, soon after he had been baptized by John; and so had no opportunity of being fully acquainted with the doctrines of the Gospel, as delivered by Christ and his apostles. And explained to him the way of God more perfectly - He who knows Christ, is able to instruct even those that are mighty in the Scriptures.

    18:27 Who greatly helped through grace - It is through grace only that any gift of any one is profitable to another. Them that had believed - Apollos did not plant, but water. This was the peculiar gift which he had received. And he was better able to convince the Jews, than to convert the heathens.

    People's Bible Notes for Acts 18:28

    For he mightily convinced the Jews. That he was a man of God of great power is shown by Paul's allusions to him. See 1Corinthians 1:12 3:4-6.

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  • S Spencer - In Reply - 2 years ago
    Hi Wanita.

    The epistle was written during Paul's third missionary journey, at Corinth where he spent three months. He had just come from Ephesus where he had spent three strenuous years.

    Dr. Griffith Thomas makes an interesting observation: "Certain names point clearly to Corinth as the place whence this Epistle was written." The picture of the gross immorality of the Gentiles in Rome is a picture drawn from the Corinth of Paul's day.

    OCCASION: This letter was brought forth by natural reason. Paul wished to visit Rome on his way to Spain. The letter was taken by Phoebe, deaconess of Cenchrea ( Romans 16:1).

    FOUNDER OF THE CHURCH AT ROME: Paul had not visited Rome when he wrote this epistle. In this respect it is different from all others, with the possible exception of the Epistle to the Colossians. No apostle had preceded Paul to Rome; obviously, Simon Peter had not. The Roman church was largely a gentile church, and Peter was not the apostle to the Gentiles ( Galatians 2:7). Paul's method was not to follow another apostle, and it is not likely he would have gone to Rome had another apostle preceded him.

    Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation. ( Romans 15:20)

    In a very definite sense, Paul was the founder of the church at Rome. This great metropolis drew men to its streets and marketplaces from all over the empire as if it were a magnet. Many whom Paul had led to Christ in other places made their way to Rome and witnessed there. The church in Rome was the assembly of these folk. This is not mere speculation, as Priscilla and Aquila are examples.

    Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my helpers in Christ Jesus. ( Romans 16:3)

    Paul had first met them in Corinth and led them to Christ ( Acts 18:1-3). Later they returned to Rome.

    Paul mentions 35 individuals by name in chapter 16. Of these, 27 were living in Rome at this time. These he must have met elsewhere in the.

    God bless.
  • Chris - In Reply - 2 years ago
    Syspus is not a word found in the Bible. In case you're thinking of Sisyphus, he was a king & founder of Ephyra (later, Corinth) & later immortalized in Greek mythology. But if you're thinking of Crispus, he was a chief ruler of a synagogue who later became born again & was baptized by the Apostle Paul ( Acts 18:8; 1 Corinthians 1:14).
  • Alex N - In Reply - 2 years ago
    Bro. Dan Jesus said 3 times jOHN Baptised you with water but i will baptise you with the H.G. and fire...When Jesus said behold i send the Promise of my Father upon you thats H.G. baptism ,The gift of God .Johns water baptism was old covenant...The law and the Prophets were till John ..Dan ya think that God wd send his only son to shed his blood at calvary .and advocate the old water covenant....Dan All the water in the world cd not wash away mans sins...It had to be a blood covenant....Even John who gave us water baptism was preaching Behold the lamb of God that taketh away the sins of the world....Water baptism was fine till the Cross...But after the CROSS its a New COVENANT .Not according to the Covenant i made with their Fathers..I will put my Words in their hearts and minds and i will remember their sins and inniquities no more...The sower and his seeds are the new covenant a birthing covenant via the seeds of our Lord...As our Lord was the living WORD made flesh and Blood.

    Bro Dan it would be a slap in the face of God to ADD ANY THING TO CALVARY....3 TIMES In Acts 10 & 11 God Almighty was telling Peter WHAT I HAVE MADE CLEAN...Do not call common or unclean...God was baptising folks with the H.G. The new covenant. The ultimate baptism. But Peter was Commanding water baptism old Covenant, A slap in the face of God and the lamb of God...Dan once ya understand the ENORMITY of the CROSS, The blood of the lamb, you will no more mention water baptism for the remission of sins...Remember Jesus said that some wd not be able to drink the NEW WINE ( THE NEW COVENANT )..They wd say the old wine is better ( water baptism ) The new wine is H.G. BAPTISM....The Gift of God....But water baptism is not the gift of God. Remember in ACTS 18 : 26 One of Johns disciples was still water baptising.Scripture said thats all he knew was Johns water baptism...But Aquilla and Prisilla had to take him unto them selves aad expound unto him a more perfect way....Which was the new covenant


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